Antonio Garcia NFL Draft Profile

Antonio Garcia-OL-TroySize: 6’6 302lbs

Strengths:

Athletic

Quick feet

Lateral movements

Fluid in space

Sustains blocks

Analysis: Antonio Garcia is one of the most athletic offensive lineman in this year’s draft. Very good lateral quickness coming out of stance. Former high school hooper who still has basketball feet. Able to mirror pass rushers before and after engagement. Rarely beaten cleanly around edge by speed. Continues to slide feet and maintain engagement up and around pass arc. Works to keep his blocks centered in his power zone. Easily redirects back inside to chase an inside challenge. Has loose hips and quick feet providing recovery ability. Plays with his length. Fluid in space and can get to challenging angles. He will do whatever it takes to sustain his block to the whistle.

Weaknesses:

Lacks lower body strength

Needs better hip and knee bend

Hands go outside too much

Narrow base

Analysis: When you first look at Antonio Garcia, you think, oh look at this defensive lineman. He carries a stringy frame with upper body that looks like a defensive end. Lack of lower body strength exacerbated by elevated pad level. Needs to bend hips to dip pad level below defender’s. In pass protection, opens outside hip up early rather than staying square in initial stages. Hands take outside path to target and punch can be ill-timed, allowing rusher first strike into his frame. Defaults to lunging at target when he panics. Lacks anticipation against twists. Will have to add more bulk and strength. Grabs and holds to counter bull-rush. Narrow base carries no power as base blocker in run game.

NFL Comparison: David Bakhtiari

Draft Projection: Round 3-4

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Size: 6'6 302lbs
Strengths:
Athletic
Quick feet
Lateral movements
Fluid in space
Sustains blocks
Analysis: Antonio Garcia is one of the most athletic offensive lineman in this year's draft. Very good lateral quickness coming out...Dan SchalkDanSchalkmyfantasysportstalk@gmail.comAdministratorDan Schalk is a sports enthusiast with degrees in Sports Coaching and Sports Management. He founded MyFantasySportsTalk in July of 2014 to bring a new platform to the sports media industry and allow various sports fans across the country have their voices be heard. Hailing from Buffalo, NY the land of the real chicken wing, you can stay up-to-date with Dan on Twitter @ffsportstalk
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